TLDR Early diagnosis of trachyonychia improves treatment and reduces psychological and cosmetic issues.
Trachyonychia, also known as twenty-nail dystrophy, was an uncommon condition characterized by nail fragility, excessive longitudinal growth, ridging, and loss of luster. It was often idiopathic but could be associated with dermatoses like alopecia areata, lichen planus, and psoriasis. A reported case involved a young male with trachyonychia and concurrent cutaneous lichen planus, reticular oral lichen planus, and nail lichen planus, diagnosed through dermoscopy and histopathology. Proper diagnosis was crucial for treating the underlying cause, as early intervention improved prognosis and alleviated psychological and cosmetic concerns.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different nail disorders are treated by targeting their specific causes and using appropriate medications or protective measures.
September 2023 in “Cureus” Nails can reveal important health information about skin and body conditions.
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January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
April 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology” A child with rough nails also had hair loss and allergies.
April 2014 in “Jurnal Biomedik : JBM” An 8-year-old girl had nail and hair issues that improved without specific treatment, but fungal nail infection was hard to cure.
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October 2019 in “International journal of contemporary pediatrics” A 12-year-old boy with twenty nail dystrophy, a condition affecting all nails, was treated conservatively due to its self-limiting nature and good prognosis.